Short story, written: Olivia

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Hello, my name is Olivia N'Doti, and I am in Zambian national but living and the UK, Scotland for over 19 years now.

 I was asked to write something about just something, that I have pictures that kind of like describes our mood or my personality or my sense of belonging to Scotland and some that lifts me up, so what I decided to write was that this year I had a chance to hold the most powerful bird on our planet and that was in Edinburgh.

 I love Eagles because they describe the strength and confidence to rise up higher, to fend for themselves. When I feel challenged with my sense of belonging in Scotland I wear clothes that have a positive attitude like lions and leopards print, and eagles as well to feel my inner strength and yep so this is Olivia Dotty saying creating a sense of belonging is important for me in Glasgow because I will feel as I do not belong to them this land that I'm living as a new Scot.

Thank you.

Title
Short story, written: Olivia
Description
Transcript from community member sharing how symbols of strength, especially the eagle, help express identity and nurture a sense of belonging in Scotland.
identifier
33.02.01
Date Created
04.12.25